Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman and former foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has said that he has no objection if the court grants bail to the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Imran Khan, stating that bail is his legal right.
“If the court decides to release the PTI founder on bail, we will not oppose it. Bail is his right, and neither I nor my party will challenge the decision,” Bilawal said in an interview with the British Sky News TV channel on Monday.
He added that every case in Pakistan must go through a legal process, and this matter is also part of that same judicial procedure.
Bilawal further issued a stark warning over India’s recent threats to cut off Pakistan’s water supply, calling it a violation of the United Nations Charter and a potential declaration of war.
Bilawal said that the current risk of war between nuclear-armed neighbours, Pakistan and India, is at its highest level in years. He emphasized that while both countries observe a ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC), true peace remains elusive.
“India is using water as a weapon, which endangers the lives of 240 million Pakistanis,” Bilawal said. “Such threats are not only inhumane but also against international law and the UN Charter.”
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Reiterating Pakistan’s longstanding position, Bilawal stressed that Islamabad believes in dialogue and diplomacy. He called for comprehensive talks with India covering all major issues, including terrorism, Kashmir, and water rights.
“Pakistan is ready to discuss every issue through peaceful means, but any attempt to unilaterally stop or suspend water flow under the Indus Waters Treaty will be treated as an act of war,” he warned.
The Indus Waters Treaty, brokered by the World Bank in 1960, governs the water-sharing arrangement between the two countries. Bilawal made it clear that India cannot unilaterally terminate or suspend this agreement.
Bilawal also accused New Delhi of running a widespread misinformation and disinformation campaign against Pakistan, particularly on sensitive issues like water and Kashmir.
“India has consistently misled the international community and is now trying to weaponize essential resources,” he said. “Water is an indispensable need for Pakistan, and there will be no compromise on it. Under the Indus Waters Treaty, India does not have the capacity to completely suspend water supply. But India has reduced the supply of water to Pakistan."
He added that despite the provocations, Pakistan continues to deliver a message of peace and stability.
Bilawal underscored that Pakistan is a responsible nuclear power and has always advocated peaceful coexistence in South Asia. However, he cautioned that continued Indian hostility could further destabilize the region.
“While Pakistan seeks peace, our position is clear: any aggressive move on water or territorial matters like Kashmir will be met with a firm response.”
The PPP chairman urged the international community, especially the United Nations and world powers, to take immediate notice of India’s aggressive posture. He emphasized the urgent need for diplomatic engagement to prevent escalation and safeguard the future of over a billion people living in South Asia.
